Carpenter Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V168000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V168000 by Carpenter Industries, Inc.. Includes 101 affected units, CARPENTER/METHANOL FUEL PUMP, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The incorrect electricalmotor was installed on the fuel pump that supplies fuel to the engine. the motor was specified to be a continuous duty motor and the motors installed were intermittent duty motors. the intermittent duty motors under certain conditions will overheat resultin in a thermal switch shut down of the electric motor.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all the intermittent duty motors with continuous duty cycle motors.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V168000

Manufacturer: Carpenter Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1996-09-12T00:00:00

Subject: Carpenter/methanol fuel pump

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 101

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The incorrect electricalmotor was installed on the fuel pump that supplies fuel to the engine. the motor was specified to be a continuous duty motor and the motors installed were intermittent duty motors. the intermittent duty motors under certain conditions will overheat resultin in a thermal switch shut down of the electric motor.

Consequence Summary: This condition will stop the flow of fuel to the bus engine and the vehicle will then stall increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace all the intermittent duty motors with continuous duty cycle motors.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 96V168000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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